Nebraska Extension Zone 1 Building and Collaborating with Communities

By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications The 11 counties in the Panhandle are all part of the University of Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 1. The zones are umbrellas for extension programs, from 4-H to master gardeners and disaster education....

The heart of Nebraska’s economy: Farmers race the frost to clear their fields

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — As the days grow shorter and the mornings colder, the backbone of Nebraska’s economy works against the encroaching winter to get crops out of their fields. The state’s farmers start early and work late, moving billions of...

Small business owner could face skyrocketing healthcare premiums if ACA tax cuts expire

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Running a business means work doesn’t stop for owner Gladys Harrison at Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering in North Omaha, it also means she’s on her own for health insurance. Harrison is covered through the Affordable Care Act...

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska ’82’ Offers a Highly Rewarding Trip Down Some Highways Not Taken: Album Review

Boxed sets celebrating classic rock albums offer the joy of discovery, in all those abandoned alternate versions being brought into the light as bonus tracks, but usually also some simultaneous historical relief: How interesting these early...

Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Nebraska

Saturday will be a contest between two teams that couldn’t have had more different Week 8 experiences. Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Field with a 19-0 win over Purdue, the program’s first shutout since 2017. Nebraska, on the other hand, went...

Nebraska Company Ordered to Cease Buying, Storing Grain Without Licenses

In 2018, Roberts Seed was fined by the commission and was prohibited from engaging in grain dealer activities without obtaining a grain dealer license. According to records from the PSC, Roberts Seed applied for a grain dealer license on April 21,...

Georgia ranks among states with least family-owned businesses

Georgia ranks among states with least family-owned businesses IN OTHER NEWS – New data reveals that Georgia is ranked among states with the least family-owned businesses in the country. Release: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, family...

Nebraska School Activities Association announces 2025-26 Believers & Achievers

Beginning in November and continuing through April, the 48 Nebraska high school seniors listed below will be honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 statewide winners, eight will receive $1,000 scholarships from Currency to use for the...

Local entrepreneurs pitch for $5,000 cash at Kearney’s Big Idea competition

KEARNEY, Neb. — Big ideas and community spirit came together Thursday night inside the Archway for the annual Big Idea Buffalo County Pitch Competition, where local entrepreneurs shared their best business concepts in front of a panel of judges...

Gourmet Vinegar in the Sandhills: The George Paul Vinegar Story | Building Nebraska

In the quiet Sandhills town of Cody, Nebraska, something extraordinary is brewing. Or rather, fermenting. What began as a retirement hobby for George Johnson transformed into George Paul Vinegar, a nationally acclaimed maker of handcrafted,...

Hospital Supplies Market to Reach US$ 125.56 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 12.36% | Astute Analytica

The market is expanding rapidly, driven by surging surgical volumes and stringent infection control mandates. A significant shift towards outpatient settings and the adoption of advanced technologies are reshaping supply chain dynamics and product...

Nebraska’s Small 2026 Recruiting Class Is a Calculated Gamble

As early signing day looms, Nebraska football fans might be scratching their heads when looking at the Huskers’ 2026 recruiting class. With just 11 commits, the class is notably small—especially when compared to the Big Ten average of 17.9. Only...

Nebraska Football: Can We Just Play on Saturday’s?

In another typical non-Saturday game, Nebraska seemed to be off on its clock. I understand the “tradition” of the Day after Thanksgiving game against Iowa, but can we stop playing on Thursday’s and Friday’s? Nebraska is 5-7 on non-Saturday games...

Axtell, Nebraska Grain Company to Cease Operations Amid Public Service Commission Investigation

The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened an investigation and ordered Roberts Seed, Inc., of Axtell to immediately cease and desist all operations as a grain dealer and grain warehouse in Nebraska. The PSC Grain Department was...

Gov. Jim Pillen to Lead Trade Mission to Israel

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will lead a trade mission to Israel next week, October 27-30. The state delegation will include representatives from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; Jewish Federation of Omaha; and Nebraska’s...

LIVE: State agency orders central Nebraska grain company to halt operations while under investigation

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Public Service Commission is investigating Roberts Seed Inc. for improper licensing and has ordered it to “immediately cease and desist all operations.” The PSC’s grain department did an inspection of the...

Scoular has new marine team for fishmeal and fish oil business

Leading fishmeal and fish oil producer, Scoular, has a new marine leadership team, the company announced in a statement. The team consists of Quinn Maass, director of the Marine Ingredients Division; Tony Stella, global marine product manager;...

Kansas City Fed’s Center for Ag and Economy to Provide Research and Resources

Earlier this month, The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City launched an initiative called The Center for Agriculture and the Economy to reinforce its research and resources for the ag industry and rural landscape. “For many years, the Kansas City...

Nebraska Business Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

LINCOLN, Neb — The NE Chamber and University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business have announced the 2026 inductees into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame. The honorees are DJ Eihusen of Chief Industries in Grand Island, Rodrigo López of...

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024?

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...